A bumper crop of insights

AUTHOR(S)

Jacobs, Robin; Floyd, Margaret

PUB. DATE

February 1995

SOURCE

People Management;02/09/95, Vol. 1 Issue 3, p23

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Describes the role of 360-degree feedback method on Rhone-Poulenc Agriculture senior management development program. Analysis used in the assessment of individual career aspirations; Views of managers on 360-degree methods; Impact of competency framework and process on individuals.

ACCESSION #

9710180300

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